Senior Process Engineer
Quanex · Jackson, GA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $69k–$100k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Quanex (industrial) in Jackson, GA. Design, specify and lead installation of capital equipment for new product manufacture.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Automation, CATIA / NX
- Base pay
- $69k–$100k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $97k–$120k. This one lists $69k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 18 process engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 17 other live process postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Six Sigma 61%
- ✓ Lean 61%
- Root cause 39%
- New product launch 33%
- ✓ Cost reduction 33%
- Painting / coating 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Quanex
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
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This plant: Quanex in Jackson
2 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician
Full description from QuanexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Quanex is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our team Jackson, GA .
The Senior Process Engineer will lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes to achieve enhanced efficiency, quality, and productivity. This role involves utilizing advanced data analysis, communication with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
We Offer You!
- •Competitive Salary
- •Bonus Potential
- •401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- •15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- •Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- •Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- •Paid Time Off & Holidays
- •Various Work Schedules
- •Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- •Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What’s attractive about the Senior Process Engineer position?
- •Opportunity to work in a cross divisional location with growth potential
- •Hands-on role with meaningful technical ownership
What Success Looks Like
- •Communicate with operators, maintenance personnel and others to determine engineering solutions to processing issues.
- •Utilize advanced data analysis techniques and statistical tools to identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement Develop and maintain advanced process documentation, including detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions Use lean and continuous improvement practices to optimize processes.
- •Design, specify and lead installation of capital equipment for new product manufacture.
- •Provide performance specifications for any new equipment or equipment enhancements.
- •Develop modifications to the existing products and processes for improved quality and efficiency.
- •Provide technical leadership and support to cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance.
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What You Bring
- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- •2-5 years of experience in process engineering or a related role within a manufacturing environment
- •Proficiency in process simulation software, statistical analysis tools, and data visualization techniques
- •Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- •Excellent communication both orally and in writing
- •Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- •Familiarity with process control systems, instrumentation, and automation technologies
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .